A Quiet Decision
Jaren Hall announced his retirement from football earlier this week, closing a chapter that began with a high‑school star routine and culminated in a heartfelt farewell to the game that introduced him to his wife, Breanna, and their two children.
College Glory at BYU
From 2019 through 2022, Hall commanded the BYU offense as a quarterback, guiding the Cougars to a 16‑8 record in 24 starts. He amassed 6,174 passing yards and 62 total touchdowns, highlighted by a 66% completion rate for 3,171 yards and 31 scores in his senior season. Perhaps most memorable was his role in ending BYU’s nine‑game losing streak against Utah with a 26‑17 victory in 2021.
NFL Ambitions and Challenges
The Vikings selected Hall in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft, a testament to his potential at the next level. Though he earned two starts as a rookie, his season was largely spent on the practice squad before he signed with the Seattle Seahawks for the 2024 campaign as a reserve. Throughout, Hall remained unsigned for the 2025 season, reflecting on a career that blended promise with perseverance.
Family, Faith, and the Road Ahead
Beyond the gridiron, Hall served a full‑time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints in northern California, an experience that deepened his spiritual foundation and prepared him for life after football. Now focused on his family and future endeavors, he carries forward the lessons learned on the field into the next phase of his story.